All too often, our clients first learn about uninsured motorist (“UM”) coverage when they are in our office after being involved in a collision for which they were not at fault. At that point, they may have very serious injuries and have little to no insurance available to them through the at-fault party. This is…
For commercial truck drivers, CDL eye exams or CDL vision tests are mandatory. One of the reasons why drivers cause accidents is due to poor vision. While all people need to take vision tests when they get their licenses initially, many do not have to test again until there seems to be a reason to…
There was a car crash or an incident when your spouse visited an unsafe building. What should have been just another normal day for your family became one of the worst days you have ever experienced. Losing a loved one unexpectedly will shake up every area of your life. You will likely endure emotional and…
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is pleased to announce that attorney Jessica A. Edmonds of Macon, Georgia has been certified as a member. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts, awards,…
With their loud horn and intimidating profiles, commercial trucks basically demand that people give them space on the road. Most people defer to commercial trucks and try to give them plenty of space. However, inevitably there are crashes between big commercial trucks and passenger vehicles every year, some of which have tragic outcomes. The more…
In 2016, a woman suffered permanent brain damage due to medication mistakes after surgery. As a result of the medical malpractice, the woman’s entire personality changed, becoming more childlike and impulsive. We at the McArthur Law Firm took on the case and our aggressive approach brought a verdict that will allow our client and her…
Truck drivers tend to be paid strictly based on production, and this is measured through miles driven. The more miles they can cover, the more they earn. For instance, instead of getting something like $20 per hour, drivers average between 28 cents per mile and 40 cents per mile. At the 40 cents rate, it would…
When you’re involved in a serious collision with a large truck, something to think about is how you want to handle your claim. Your injuries are serious, and it makes sense that you should ask the driver who hit you or their company to take care of your medical bills and other financial losses. Working…
Collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks can cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities, especially for the people in the smaller vehicle. Typically, such crashes result in large insurance claims, especially when the commercial vehicle is the one that caused the collision. The possibility of causing substantial damage to smaller vehicles, pedestrians, and even property is…
Any large truck that is on the road has the potential to cause problems if it breaks down or malfunctions. Since a large truck is so big and heavy, it has the ability to crush other vehicles if it hits them. It may block the road if it breaks down, too, which may cause backups…
